EQUIPMENT The laboratory is equipped with advanced equipment and accredited by the Federal Accreditation Service Rosakkreditatsiya.
Servohydraulic machine LFV-400 manufactured by WALTER+BAI AG, Switzerland
A wide range of test types, from standard tensile tests to critical crack tip opening displacement (CTOD) tests, at temperatures from +60 to -70 degrees Celsius.
Key technical specifications:
- A maximum force of up to 40 tons allows testing on samples thicker than 100 mm (SENB specimens).;
- the maximum loading frequency of 50 Hz allows crack growth in the time range of tens of minutes;
- The construction with high stiffness of supports and tooling allows for testing massive specimens with maximum accuracy.;
- Accuracy class 0.5 according to ISO 7500-1, ASTM E4;
- Testing capabilities for both SENT and SENB specimens;
- Cryogenic execution of the machine, capability to conduct tests at liquid nitrogen temperatures (-196 deg C);
Metalworking equipment for sample preparation
- CS650 Metal Bandsaw
- Metal band saw PPS-170TH
- Model 6K82G Console Horizontal Milling Machine
- 3D711VF11 Surface Grinding Machine
- 6DM83Sh Universal Milling Machine
- Lathe 16V20
- Grinding and sharpening machine TSh-2, TSh-3 (2 pcs.)
- APR-1200 dust collection units (3 units)
- 2S125-04 vertical drilling machine
- 7305TD Planer and Slotting Machine
- Specialized milling machine SF676
Universal Electromechanical Testing Machine LFM 250 kN
Universal testing machine for testing larger specimens with high strength values. Used for testing metallic and composite materials.
Pendulum impact tester PH 450
The universal adjustable pendulum impact tester with variable energy/velocity ratio is designed for non-instrumented and instrumented tests according to Charpy, IZOD, or tensile impact testing methods.
Universal Servo-Hydraulic Testing Machine LF-TTM 1500 kN
The LF-TTM 1500 kN universal servohydraulic testing machine is modularly designed for static tensile, compression and bending tests of various materials. The equipment has high rigidity of construction, is equipped with various grips and fixtures, different software packages and other options for solving standard and specific tasks of the testing laboratory.
WDS 400 Moisture Analyzer
The WDS 400 moisture analyzer is designed for measuring water content in solid and paste-like samples using various methods. It provides detection of water quantities within a traceable range and selective separation between surface water, capillary water, and crystallization water.
TESA-SCOPE 355 Profile Projector
TESA-SCOPE 355 profile projector with horizontal light path for inspecting rotating parts.
- Profile projectors with horizontal beam paths
- Rotating frosted glass screen, 360° rotation range, Ø 300 mm
- 30°, 60°, 90° Crosshair with 4 Clips for Film Template
- Sexagesimal and decimal screen rotation indication, resolution in minutes
- Light source with a green filter. Allows for a high-contrast image, which simplifies measurement.
- Reflected light source with adjustable fiber optics for optimal illumination
- Lamp resource saving system. Automatic lamp shutdown a few minutes after the last use of the appliance (this increases lamp life by approximately five times).
- Quick lens changes thanks to the bayonet mount
- Coordinate measuring table with optoelectronic measuring system and incremental scales. Resolution 0.001 mm. Measuring ranges:
- Side paper sheet holder
IsoMet 5000 Universal Automated Precision Saw
The IsoMet 5000 universal automated precision saw is designed for cutting samples.
- Automatic sharpening of a cutting disc
- convenient liquid crystal display
- 50 programmed cutting methods
- ability to save last settings
- Positioning the sample with 1 µm accuracy
- the presence of multiple holders and vises
Automatic cutting - linear feed at a constant speed
SMARTCUT intelligent cutting system
Electropolishing and Etching Unit PoliMat 2
Automatic unit for electrolytic polishing and etching with separate power supply for polishing and etching.
- Automatic electrolytic polishing and etching system
- polishing surface treatment
Fast polishing results - Effective electrolyte cooling
Operator protection in case of electrolyte overheating - can be used for most homogeneous metals and alloys
- High-quality polishing without deforming surfaces
ideal result for further research under a microscope - absence of deformed material layers
PowerPro 5000 Grinding and Polishing Machine
- Grinding and polishing machine with controlled material removal thickness control system
- Fully programmable, 25 programmed sample preparation methods
- Single and central force modes for samples, two nozzle rotation speeds, and adjustable drive ring rotation speed
- Powerful engine, built-in splash guard
- Lubrication system
Automatic Hydraulic Hot Mounting Press SimpliMet 1000
The SimpliMet 1000 Automatic Hydraulic Hot Mounting Press with a mold and consumable kit provides sample mounting for polishing and grinding work.
Abrasive cut-off machine PowerMet 3000
The PowerMet 3000 abrasive cut-off machine with X-Y-Z axis adjustment and a cutting disc diameter of up to 356 mm is used for metallography and various production processes.
Duramin 500 Hardness Tester
Duramin 500 universal hardness tester with precision load cell for Vickers, Brinell, and Rockwell hardness testing.
Research motorized stereo microscope ZOOM RZ-B
The ZOOM RZ-B research motorized stereo microscope delivers clear, high-resolution, and distortion-free images with magnification ranging from 3.75x to 300x.
Axio Observer.D1m Inverted Motorized Metallurgical Microscope
Axio Observer.D1m - an inverted reflected light microscope for research with apochromatic optics, designed for scientific research and routine work with polished sections of opaque, light-reflecting materials.
G4 PHOENIX DH Analyzer for Automatic Determination of Diffusion-Mobile Hydrogen in Solid Materials
G4 PHOENIX DH — a high-efficiency analyzer using the principle of thermal extraction for rapid and accurate measurement of diffusible hydrogen, aimed at preventing hydrogen embrittlement and cracking.
Electronic scales GP 320
GP 3202 electronic scales are designed for weighing precious metals and stones in laboratory conditions.
Optical Emission Spectrometer for Analyzing the Chemical Composition of Metals and Alloys Q8 MAGELLA
Q8 MAGELLAN is a multi-matrix stationary optical emission spectrometer that allows for rapid analysis of multiple matrices (ferrous and non-ferrous alloys) and measurement of concentrations from fractions of ppm.
Cryochamber DC50
The cryochamber is designed for stationary operation and for testing metal samples at low temperatures.
Standard samples for optical emission spectral analysis